Sextortion scams are years-old form of phishing where scammers threaten to release intimate or compromising images or videos of the victim unless a ransom is paid. These scams often begin with an email or message claiming that the scammer has hacked the victim’s device and recorded them through their webcam. To make the threat more […]
Scam of the Week: Hurricane Relief Fraud
Hurricane Scams Scammers will frequently use high-profile events, such as natural disasters, to try to trick you. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the United States, scammers have wasted no time in turning this situation to their advantage. They’ve been using AI to generate fake images that play on your emotions, to get you […]
Beware of QR Code Phishing Scams!
As technology evolves, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. One of the latest threats to be aware of is QR code phishing. These seemingly harmless codes can lead to serious security breaches if you’re not careful. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe: What is QR Code Phishing? QR code phishing involves scammers […]
🚨The Microsoft Forms Fakeout🚨
The Microsoft Forms Fakeout In this week’s scam, cybercriminals are using a tool called Microsoft Forms to try and trick you into giving them your Microsoft 365 or Adobe login information. Microsoft Forms allows you to create surveys, quizzes, and other documents. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are using this tool to create forms that contain malicious links. […]
Haunted Humanities
Join the School of Humanities and the Library for a month of spooky festivities. More info to come
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024
Visit https://staysafeonline.org/resources/ to learn more about how you can protect yourself online.
Watch Out for Election-Themed Scams
Watch Out for Election-Themed Scams In this week’s scam, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the upcoming United States elections to try and steal your personal information and money. The scams vary slightly and involve fake text messages, social media posts, phone calls, and more. Cybercriminals use AI to make these phishing attempts even more […]
Flannel Fling Postponed
The Flannel Fling scheduled for Friday has been postponed to a later date. Stay tuned for more information and details.
Cartersville MIC Open House & Photography Workshop
Don’t miss the opening of the Cartersville MIC with an open house and photography workshop with Anne Say! Monday, Sep. 30, 2:30pm- Open House (located next to Veterans Center) Photography Workshop @ 3pm For more info, contact Danielle Swanson, dswanson@highlands.edu
Beware of Work-from-Home and Job Offer Email Scams
Attention Students! GHC has received several recent reports of work-from-home email scams targeting our students. These fraudulent offers aim to collect your personal information and passwords through a malicious website or survey tool, such as Google Forms. Do NOT respond to these messages or click on any links contained within them. Here are some important […]